Waianae High School Principal Recognized for Excellence in Leadership

Congratulations to Mrs. Hauge!

Several Hawaii public school principals have been nominated for the Masayuki Tokioka Excellence in School Leadership Award — a kudos that includes a $1,000 cash prize.

Several special guests were at the ceremony on April 7, 2018, including Department of Education Deputy Superintendent Phyllis Unebasami, Sens. Laura Thielen, Michelle Kidani and Donna Mercado Kim, and Rep. Richard Onishi.

The 14 qualifying public school principals are:

Dale Arakaki of Pauoa Elementary

Sharon Beck of Ka`u High and Pahala Elementary

Stacey Bello of Keaukaha Elementary

Erik Burkman of Kalaheo Elementary

Alfredo Carganilla of Farrington High

Danny Garcia of Kohala Elementary

Disa Hauge of Waianae High

Catherine Kilborn of Baldwin High

Robin Martin of Moanalua High

Cindy Otsu of Kapolei Elementary

James Rippard of Kailua Elementary

Aaron Tominaga of Lehua Elementary

Bernadette Tyrell of Castle High

Corinne Yogi of Kipapa Elementary

The principal to win the top prize will get $15,000 designated for a school project of their choosing and an additional $10,000 cash award. Two semifinalists will each receive a $2,000 personal cash award.

The winning principal will be announced at the Public Schools of Hawaii Foundation dinner on Thursday, April 19th.